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For hands, I have a variety of windstopper
fleece gloves that work well for 40's and 50's. Then I have loads
of different gloves for 30's, 20's and below! A few years ago,
I found the greatest mittens I have ever used made by Mountain
Hardwear. Their windshear mitt worked in the coldest conditions
I've ridden in recently (around 0F - back in the states). They
are way too warm for me above freezing, but work great below freezing
including single digits. I also have a pair of mittens
from Lake (sadly no longer available) with a pocket for the
disposable handwarmers. I have to admit to usualy going x-c skiing
instead if conditions are bad enough for these.
It is actually easy to find really warm gloves and mittens, but
many are so thick that you sacrifice finger control. Glove/mitten
choice often is a compromise between warmth and maneuverability.
A fixed gear bike helps, since you don't need to shift. Integrated
brake/shifters might be best avoided if using thick gloves.
Most of my winter gloves are not cycling specific. Padded bar
tape helps if not using a padded cycling glove, both for isulation
from shock and cold. One thing I have done to make non-cycling
gloves better for cycling is add reflective tape. I like the tape
made for clothing from lightweights.
Finally a rain cape is one of the best ways to keep hands dry
and warm in wet conditions, since it covers the hands. A cape
isn't the best choice in windy conditions though. (As mentioned
elsewhere Carradice
make a nice cape.)
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